Energy Decision Science and Informatics

NREL utilizes and advances state-of-the-art decision science and informatics to help
partners make well-informed energy decisions backed by credible, objective data analysis
and insights to maximize the impact of energy efficiency and renewable generation.

Informatics

We use energy informatics to identify operational savings opportunities and unlock
new revenue streams such as predictive maintenance or supervisory control. Using models
and tools, we help decision makers evaluate the available options and the potential
implications of their choices.

For example, we use the Renewable Energy Integration and Optimization (REopt™) model
for techno-economic decision support through the energy planning process. Learn more about REopt, including our new REopt Lite Tool.

Our Partnerships

SDG&E is partnering with NREL at the Energy Systems Integration Facility to model
how a microgrid controller with advanced functionality would perform for the utility’s
microgrid in Borrego Springs, California.